Middle Level Math Endorsement for Teachers - Washington State ...
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<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong><br />
<strong>Endorsement</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong><br />
For application materials<br />
and/or more in<strong>for</strong>mation about<br />
the middle level math endorsement<br />
program, please go to:<br />
http://education.wsu.edu/<br />
studentservices/endorsements/<br />
Add-on endorsements may be added to a valid <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>State</strong> teacher<br />
certificates and are available to teachers who hold a valid Initial, Residency,<br />
Continuing, or Professional Teacher Certificate.<br />
Who should consider a middle level math endorsement<br />
The WSU College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning <strong>Middle</strong><br />
<strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong> <strong>Endorsement</strong> program is designed <strong>for</strong> teachers entering the profession<br />
and <strong>for</strong> practicing teachers who wish to expand their areas of endorsement.<br />
Current elementary or secondary teachers are particularly encouraged to<br />
apply.<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong> <strong>Endorsement</strong> courses will be available in Spokane,<br />
Pullman, Tri-Cities and Vancouver through videoconference (AMS) and faceto-face<br />
courses. Students may apply through any participating campus. Teacher<br />
candidates should consult with their advisors <strong>for</strong> program application in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
and complete their first “block” of education courses prior to enrolling in<br />
T&L 426 and 427.
Program Faculty<br />
Tariq T. Akmal, Ph.D.<br />
Sandy C. Cooper, Ph.D.<br />
Janet Hart Frost, Ph.D.<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong>ematics Teaching<br />
Add-On <strong>Endorsement</strong> Program Courses<br />
Required prerequisites <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong>ematics <strong>Endorsement</strong> are:<br />
(All prerequisites must be completed with a “C” or better.)<br />
Libby Knott, Ph.D.<br />
Kris Lindeblad, MA<br />
Amy Roth McDuffie, Ph.D.<br />
Jo Clay Olson, Ph.D.<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 106<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 252<br />
College Algebra or an appropriate math placement score<br />
<strong>Math</strong>ematics <strong>for</strong> Elementary School <strong>Teachers</strong> II or<br />
an endorsement in elementary education<br />
David Slavit, Ph.D.<br />
Kimberly Vincent, Ph.D.<br />
Application in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
<strong>Teachers</strong> pursuing an add-on endorsement<br />
may complete requirements as a graduate<br />
or non-degree post-baccalaureate student.<br />
Application materials may be found at:<br />
http://education.wsu.edu/studentservices/<br />
endorsements/ If you are planning to<br />
complete requirements as a non-degree<br />
seeking student submit the following:<br />
• Completed program application.<br />
• Copy of valid teacher certificate.<br />
• Official transcripts <strong>for</strong> any course work<br />
that is applicable to the add-on endorsement.<br />
• A self-evaluation worksheet if you<br />
have taken courses you believe will<br />
count toward the endorsement you are<br />
pursuing.<br />
• $50 check payable to WSU <strong>for</strong><br />
evaluation/application fee.<br />
Application questions may be directed to:<br />
Course # Course Title Credits<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 151 Calculus <strong>for</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> School <strong>Teachers</strong> 3<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 303 Higher Geometry 3<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 351 Algebraic Thinking <strong>for</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> School <strong>Teachers</strong> 3<br />
T&L 426/533 <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>Math</strong>ematics Methods 3<br />
T&L 427 Proportional Reasoning 3<br />
Course Offering Schedule<br />
All courses offered over AMS (Academic Media Services) via interactive videoconferencing<br />
to remote campus sites. All spring and fall classes are offered in<br />
the evenings, to meet the schedules of working practitioners.<br />
Year Fall Spring Summer<br />
2010-<br />
2011 T&L 426/T&L 533<br />
2011-<br />
2012<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 151<br />
T&L 426/533<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 351<br />
T&L 427<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 151<br />
T&L 426/533<br />
Pullman<br />
Staci Bickelhaupt<br />
(509) 335-4855<br />
sbickel@wsu.edu<br />
2012-<br />
2013<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 303<br />
T&L 427<br />
<strong>Math</strong> 351 <strong>Math</strong> 303<br />
Spokane<br />
Kelly LaGrutta<br />
(509) 358-7942<br />
lagrutta@wsu.edu<br />
Tri-Cities<br />
Helen Berry<br />
(509) 372-7396<br />
hberry@tricity.wsu.edu<br />
Vancouver<br />
Jill Homme<br />
(360) 546-9075<br />
jhomme22@vancouver.wsu.edu<br />
Program in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
For application materials and/or more in<strong>for</strong>mation about the middle<br />
level math endorsement program, please go to:<br />
http://education.wsu.edu/studentservices/endorsements/<br />
Scholarships available!<br />
Contact Amy Cox in the College of Education: amycox@wsu.edu <strong>for</strong> available<br />
scholarship in<strong>for</strong>mation.
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